ISLAMABAD: On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, 10 newly acquired Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) of Islamabad Police have been handed over to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police to strengthen ongoing counterterrorism operations in the province.
According to an official statement, the transfer was made in view of the prevailing security situation and the rising number of terrorist incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The prime minister directed the immediate transfer of the vehicles to enhance the operational capabilities of KP Police amid growing security challenges.
The statement emphasised that combating terrorism was a collective responsibility and reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to supporting KP Police.
The federal government pledged to extend all possible assistance to law enforcement agencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to combat terrorism and protect the public.